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Click here to subscribedating: 19th Century provenance: Bhutan, Straight, single-edged blade with almost flat tip, in damask. Grip with small, elliptical quillon and ring-nut, metallic wire binding, brass cap decorated with pierced geometrical motifs and remains of fabric on the bottom. White metal scabbard ribbed in the center on both facets, decorated with floral bands and provided with a small loop with engraved base. length 75,7 cm.
dating: 1876 provenance: St. Etienne, Two-stage, octagonal and round, 11 mm cal. barrel, with foresight, featuring the marks 'S.1873', 'Mle 1873', other marks and serial number 'G 11683'; smooth, six-shot cylinder, marked with 'E' under crown and serial number; frame with marks, serial number and writing 'M.re d'Armes St. Etienne'; checkered wooden grip scales, lateral extractor, ring for the strap. length 26.5 cm.
dating: Second half of the 17th Century provenance: North Italy, Two-stage, smoothbore, 12 mm cal. barrel; octagonal at the first part featuring a mark with horse between lilies with remains of gilding, then round after a smooth ring and a beaded one; long lock with tang, springs and engraved hammer. Wooden full stock (small missing parts and defects, probably the butt was restored in a later time) with engraved and carved iron mounts. Wooden ramrod. length 29 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Round, rifled, 44 rimfire cal. barrel (bore with some dents, visible groove along the entire length), adjustable and foldaway rear sight in three heights, two-lined marking with Henry patent of 1860 and King patent of 1866. Brass frame with no external markings. Working mechanisms. Smooth, wooden butt and fore-end (the former with restoration in the lower part of the butt side). Some dents. Two iron bands, one with foresight. Saddle ring on the left side. Serial number '18xxx' marked on the inside. Brass butt plate with loading gate. Brass-tipped iron ramrod inside. The serial number marked on the inside and the range of the numbering (between 15500 and 23000) make this interesting example the second model of the legendary 'Yellow Boy'. See Flayderman's Guide, 9th Edition, p. 307 (5K-029). length 100,5 cm.
dating: Period (1603-1867) provenance: Japan, Black-lacquered iron Momonari Kabuto, the shikoro (more recent) with four plates laced in Kon-ito Sugake Odoshi. Ja-no-me Mon decoration at the front. Well-crafted, brown-lacquered Ressei menpo with Yodarekake featuring four plates laced in Kon-ito kebiki odoshi; removable nose-piece. Ni-mai Do with leather plates, visible Hishi-toji. Kusazuri with five plates, the last one with fur border. Ring-mail Kote, missing Sode, Haidate with black-lacquered thin plates as well as the suneate. Probably composite. Blue silk laces. Complete with transport stock made of wood. Epoch: late 16th Century. height 150 cm.
dating: 1816 provenance: England - India, Beautiful Turkish war booty, two-stage barrel, in very fine damask, octagonal at the first part with carvings in relief, then a round ring with central cannelure, the ends carved with floral motifs, very strongly bell-mouthed, circular nozzle. Smooth iron tang. Large flintlock with rampant lion and date '1816'. Full wooden stock with iron mounts, the counterplate with mark. Thin, wooden ramrod. Military use. length 102.5 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Rifled, cylindrical, 11 mm cal. barrel, with foresight. Smooth, six-shot cylinder. Markings 'G. GLISENTI BRESCIA' and 'ACCIAJO FUSO' with mark 'GG'. Pittings. Wooden grip scales (one with re-attached block). Faceted butt-plate with ring for the strap. Serial number '23xx'. Working mechanics. These revolvers manufactured by Lefaucheux were privately bought by Italian officers. Then Glisenti company from Brescia started to produce its own version. See the specific report (p. 90-93) in 'Pistole Militari Italiane' by L. Salvatici, Ed. Olimpia. length 29,5 cm.
dating: Second quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Austria, Round, smoothbore, 17,8 mm cal. barrel, with remains of stamps, numbers and marks at the base. Dents on the inside. Tang with fixed rear sight and remains of numbers. Lock with remains of imperial mark and date '843'. Working mechanics. Full, wooden stock, with signs of use and time, restored woodworm holes. Iron mounts with remains of marks. Pitting. Muzzle ring with foresight. Iron ramrod. Bayonet with sleeve (length 58.5 cm.) Butt plate with remains of departmental markings 'IR 26 / ...G... / 116'. Including owner's notes. length 146,5 cm.
dating: circa 1500 provenance: Italy, Cusp made of iron with the blade of hexagonal section, double-edged hook, perpendicular back rest, two other rests at the base, a deep mark on one side; ferrule of rectangular section; supported by a bronze ring nut with a beaded ring at the center (probably not consistent), without straps; modern wooden shaft decorated with metal rivets. Rare. See two similar models in 'Le Armi Odescalchi' by Nolfo di Carpegna, no. 370/371. height 144.5 cm.
dating: 1600 - 1610 provenance: France, Straight, medium-wide, single-and short false-edged blade with triple groove near the back. Long tang finely engraved and decorated with floral motifs on both sides, engraved 'GVS VFS SVS SDG' on the back, always divided by a cross. Iron hilt with rectangular quillon, slightly convex, with short quillon and loop-guard, all carved in bas-relief on gilded, granulated background with floral motifs on the third side, engraved at the back. Beautiful ivory grip finely pommel sculpted as a lion's head and spirals on the side of the handle. Ring nut decorated with wire moor's heads. Gilded iron button. Scarse and beautiful sword. length 101.5 cm.
dating: 16th - 19th Century provenance: Italy, Made of iron, from the second half of the XVI century, two-stage barrel. Octagonal and round. Breech with tang. Percussion lock mounted of a later time on the right side. Ring at the girdle, nozzle with moulded muzzle. Ancient tubular foresight carved with a bearded mask on the back. Mark 'LAEARE'. Provided of loops for the assembly and a ramrod pipe. length total 119,5 cm.
dating: about 1855 provenance: Belgium, Rifled, octagonal barrel, with foresight and 50% of its original finishing, with mark 'U' under crown at the base. Smooth, six-shot cylinder, engraved with sailing ships and provided with marks 'U' under crown and that of the test bench of Liegi. Oval frame engraved with floral motifs, flat upper hammer and ring trigger. Wooden grip scales, one with cracking, engraved iron butt-plate. length 33 cm.
dating: 1830-40 provenance: Turkey, Smooth, round, 15 mm cal. barrel with Arabic brand and silver decorations on the entire length; flintlock engraved with floral motifs and fake signature. Wooden full stock with massive trigger guard to use also with a glove, the counterplate is also engraved, brass butt-plate engraved with half-moon and stars, turban-shaped tip with suspension ring. length 43.5 cm.
dating: early 17th Century provenance: Italy, Straight, double-edged blade of lozenge section, rectangular ricasso, slightly concave and marked with crown, cross and 'M' on both sides. Iron hilt with lower ring-guard, large olive pommel and wooden grip covered with wire binding and moor's heads made of brass wire. length 109 cm.
dating: last quarter of the 18th Century provenance: France, Straight blade of triangular section with hollow faces, the first part with geometrical and floral motifs. Silver hilt, richly engraved and pierced with trophies and floral motifs. Wooden grip with wire-binding covering and silver moor's heads (the upper one is damaged). Leather scabbard with engraved silver cap, and provided with a suspension ring. Missing chape. In fine, dark patina. length 98.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Georgia, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with wide central fuller and groove near the back, gilt engraving with a Cossack, an eagle, and decorative motifs at the base and the groove. Beautiful handle covered with silver foil worked in dots and decorated with nielloed bands. Wooden, leather-covered scabbard with engraved silver mounts, nielloed and decorated with small cabochon bone beads. One ring and one suspension loop. length 93 cm.
dating: about 1870 provenance: Europe, Round, rifled, 13 mm cal. barrel with high rib and foresight. Large, smooth, six-shot cylinder. Smooth frame, the upper grip-strap with sight. Two-piece wooden stock; checkered handle, fore-end with suspension ring. Iron mounts. length 106.5 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Austria, Round, rifled, 10,8 mm cal. barrel at the nozzle, (clean bore, clearly visible groove), with foresight, foldaway and adjustable rear sight, remains of the markings 'F.ERB. FRUIWRTH' at the base, double-headed eagle and 'C.a.' markings. Rolling block bolt, working mechanic. Lock with working mechanics, lock plate dated '870' and imperial eagle mark. Full, wooden stock. Iron mounts with some pitting. Ring nut bayonet (length 56.5 cm.) with spiral groove, diameter slightly wider than the barrel. Attached are notes on the marks collected by the owner. length 99,5 cm.
dating: 1870 provenance: England, Round, rifled, 9 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the base, high foresight; smooth, blued, six-shot cylinder with marks of the test bench of Birmingham. Frame engraved with floral motifs and with serial number '3xx'; loading gate and extractor. Checkered, wooden grip scales. Suspension ring. length 29 cm.
dating: 1874 provenance: USA, Round, 6-1/2', 44 Russian cal. barrel, with one-piece foresight and rib. On the back the company markings with patents up to 1875 and the rare inscription 'REISSUE JULY 25.1871'. Grooved, six-shot cylinder. Working mechanics. Inside the barrel visible groove and pitting areas. A little play of the barrel. Trigger guard with finger support. Ivory grips. Ring for the strap. Grip dated '1874' and with four-digit serial number '65xx', the same serial number can be found on the barrel, on the latch and on the cylinder. Arrow engravings on the receiver. Possible traces of a mark on the bottom of the grip. A total of 9000 examples were produced with the inscription 'REISSUE', numbered separately from 1 to 9000. This special series included both Second Model Russians and Third Model Russians, made mainly for Turkish and Japanese contracts and for civilian markets. This could be a very rare Japanese Third Model (1000 produced in all) for the civilian market, given the lack of military marks and the 44 Russian cal. which was not used in Turkey. See: 'Standard Catalog of Smith & WESSON' by Supica/Nahas, pp. 95-97. length 29,5 cm.
dating: circa 1600 provenance: Italy, The head made of iron with long cusp of square section. Highly hollow axe provided with rear fluke humps and with small circular open-works, rear fluke angled downwards, also with open-works at the base and with remains of a mark on one face. Iron ring nut at the base. Straps and counterstraps of different lengths. Some rivets with brass rosette. On (later?) outlined wooden shaft. height 254 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: France, Round, smoothbore, 15,2 mm cal. barrel with remains of a mark. Tang with model inscription. Backward spring lock marked with a 'D' surmounted by a star, bearing the signature 'M.re R.le de Chatellerault'. Three-quarter wooden stock. Brass mounts. Butt-plate with ring for the strap, anchor stamp, marks 'M' and 'D' surmounted by a star. Components with similar marks. Iron belt hook. Articulated ramrod. Working mechanics. length 29 cm.
dating: early 17th Century provenance: Northern Italy, Straight, double-edged blade, of hexagonal section, with a double fuller at the forte, inside of which are some marks shaped as cross. Iron hilt with typical double quillons curved towards the blade and lobed. Guard ring with checkered chisels. Grip with (antique?) iron wire binding provided with iron moor’s heads at the ends, simple construction. Iron spheroid pommel, slightly faceted. length 91,3 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Tuscany, Smooth, two-stage, 15 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part then round after a thin ring; smooth tang (a carved element directly behind, once maybe decorated with a small mount). Long, ancient lock with flat lock plate, carved tang. Hammer with a small bird on the concave back, screw with six-petalled flower, pan with sliding pan cover, carved batterie and spring. Wooden full stock slightly sculpted (small ancient restoration near the butt-plate), iron mounts, trigger-guard engraved with floral motifs in high-relief and partially pierced, engraved butt-plate, smooth shield under crown on the base. The two screws are covered with a flower, carved trigger. Carved iron-tipped wooden ramrod. length 136 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, 44 cal, Colt, center fire, 8” barrel. Serial n° 1964xx. Transition Model (Second Model or Type II) between Richard and Richards-Mason conversion. The barrel and extractor of Richard type, conversion ring and hammer of Richards-Mason type. 1871 and 1872 patents, marked on the left side of the frame. Keeping 50% of its original nickel finishing, very fine, varnished wooden grips, very fine and clear naval engagement scene. Excellent bore. In a wooden, irrelevant case. Only 9.000 samples produced. See 'Flayderman's Guide': 5B-119. length 36.5 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Italy, Straight blade of hexagonal section, the base with inscription 'JUSTICE AD CONCORDIA'; iron hilt with large cup richly pierced and decorated with floral motifs, twisted border. Quillons and loop-guard with spiral decoration and ending with buttons engraved in rays. Pommel carved in bands. Grip covered with original wire binding with ribbed iron ring nuts. length 117 cm.
dating: Early 19th Century provenance: England, Smooth, brass barrel with two-round-stage divided by rings, the base with bench mark, circular, bell-mouthed nozzle with ring in relief. Iron tang. Flintlock signed 'STEELE', engraved at the borders with double lines. Full stock with cracks at the first part and brass mounts engraved with floral motifs. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractor. length 75 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Round, 11 mm cal. barrel, wooden covering; curved dark horn grip, decorated and rotating ring nut, with trigger. Inside, the mark is not very legible, 'NS' and mark under crown. Extractable chape. length 95.5 cm.
dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Hungary, Made of yellow gold, the front lid lacquered with the Hungarian Royal coat of arms made of gold and diamonds on a cobalt background (small chip), the back lid finely engraved with a lion on a Hungarian coat of arms on a lacquered, cobalt background. White dial with black Roman numbers. The back lid with stamps and number, the inner one signed 'GENFBEN' and other writings in Hungarian language, two openings to wind it with a key. With ring and small ring-nut for a chain. diameter 3.5 cm.
dating: 1891 provenance: Denmark, Rifled, round 8 x 58R cal. barrel, marked 'A 6471' and with various marks, ring nut with foresight and clutch for the bayonet, adjustable rear sight. Bolt with model 'M. 89', 'GEVAERFABRIKEN KJOBENHAVN 1901' and serial no. '6471'. Full wooden stock, iron mounts. Butt with medallion '1 R 339'. length 110.5 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Austria, Octagonal, rifled, 13, 9 mm cal. barrel (clean bore, visible grooves), with round nozzle, marked 'W', '67', with remains of other marks and with eagle stamp, adjustable rear sight, foresight and clutch for the bayonet. Foldaway bolt, tang with remains of 'LOUISE BENTL.' mark. Forward spring lock dated '859', eagle clearly visible. Working mechanics. Full, wooden stock with remains of stamps visible at the butt side, some woodworm holes. Iron mounts. Butt plate marked 'IL. V.D. / 7573'. With ring nut bayonet (length 70 cm). Including notes collected by the owner. length 109,6 cm.
dating: about 1870 provenance: Belgium, Round, rifled, 11 mm cal. barrel with high rib and foresight; grooved ten-shot cylinder engraved with floral motifs, provided with the mark of the test bench of Liegi. Frame decorated en suite and with serial number '194xx'. Loading gate with extractor. Checkered dark wooden grip scales. Suspension ring. Working mechanics. Refreshed finishing. Mark 'N' under crown. length 30 cm.
dating: 1885-90 provenance: USA, Round, rifled, 20', '44 Cal.' barrel, with blued foldaway and adjustable rear sight and foresight, with company markings and patents to 1887 in two lines, calibre inscription at the base, on the left side. Visible groove inside, to be cleaned. Frame with horse rampant, lower tang with serial number '65xxx'. Working mechanics. Nickel-plated finishing, some missing parts, probably antique. One band with different finishing. Walnut fore-end and butt, the former with checkering. Curved butt plate (nickel-plated again?). Saddle ring on the left side. This is probably the rare, so-called 'Baby Carbine' variant (actual weight 2.47 kg), lighter than the standard model. See Flayderman's Guide, 9th Edition, p. 123 (5B-275). length 94 cm.
dating: about 1820 provenance: England, Smooth, brass, two-round-stage barrel, the first part with bench marks and 'BCP' under crown, circular, bell-mouthed nozzle with ring in relief, above an iron snap bayonet with action button on the engraved tang and locking mechanism on the foresight. Flintlock signed 'Jover', engraved at the end and provided with anti-friction and sealing system, safety lock. Full wooden stock with checkered base. Mounts engraved with floral motifs. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod (repaired) and iron cartridge extractor. length 67.5 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Venice, Straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section, provided with fuller at the forte. The edge with some spikes. Iron, basket hilt. Quillon with quillons curved downwards and with stamp 'I B'. Four quillons, three of them joint to the front ring and ribbed. The back with a ring provided with grip quillon for the thumb. Remains of iron ring-nuts. Wooden grip (antique?) with remains of leather covering. Iron pommel of hexagonal section, provided with central cap on both the sides, the one at the front deeply marked with a flower. length 99,3 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Round, wooden covering, 11 mm cal. barrel; angled deer-horn grip, metal ring nut that can be twisted to be opened with button-shaped trigger, marks and serial number '704' inside. length 85qq
dating: late 18th Century provenance: England, Silver pommel, engraved with floral motifs and provided with English marks. Wooden stick with double ring nut, the lower one with the dedication 'Lord William Fox gave it to GARIBALDI July....' (date illegible). Inside a three-order telescope. Bone chape. length 93.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: North Italy, Smooth, two-stage, 15 mm cal.barrel, octagonal at the first part between two marks among lilies, 'EGIDIO' and 'LEONI', the latter and the lilies are gilded, then round after a ring and acanthus, missing foresight, gilded swallow-tails and decorations; engraved tang, lock signed 'Girolamo Ar....' provided by antifriction ad sealing systems, gilded vent. Wooden half stock with hand rest and checkered grip. Brass mounts. Missing ramrod. length 134 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Rifled, round, 50 cal. barrel with foresight and adjustable rear sight marked at the base with Lawrence patent of 1859. Iron frame with Sharps patent marking of 1852 and remains of Lawrence marking of 1859. Mark 'C'. The counterplate with Sharp's patent of 1848. Bolt with opening lever. Working mechanics. Smooth wooden butt and fore-end (signs of use); the counterplate with saddle bar (missing ring); iron butt plate. Serial no. '34xxx'. length 99 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Europe, Straight blade with two converging edges, double fuller. Brass hilt with long quillons curved towards the blade ending in ellipses with effigies of characters in relief on the front side. The guard ring with a lion passant in relief at the centre. The large pommel decorated in brass on the front side with a lion rampant. Grip worked in spirals, completely covered with metal wire bindings and provided with moor’s heads at the ends. length 120,7 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Turkey, Curved, single-edged blade with thin fuller next to the back, long, golden cartouches on both facets, with inscriptions in Arabic and floral badges and spirals. Back of the blade is flat at the base, then crossed with a central raiser. Silver ring-nut and grip, decorated with engraved frames. Small ears. Upper part engraved with frames. length 71,2 cm.
dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Europe, Straight, cusped blade of rectangular section. Wide, bowl-pommel made of brass with cover to let the blade come out. The upper segment of the shaft made of metal, with brass ring-nut that makes the blade snap forwards or backwards. The remain of the shaft made of wood, with small metallic base. height total with open blade 111,5 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Italy, Light, wooden lance with thin, neck-lacquered (missing parts), iron tip, the first part shaped as a truncated cone, smooth and painted in gold with trophies, a bird and floral motifs (missing parts), after a shortened segment it is cylindrical and with longitudinal grooves, then it decreases in wideness towards the tip, with remains of gold painting. The quintain has Roman origins, and it was played during military trainings. In 17th Century three variants of the play were introduced, including the ring joust in which this kind of lance was used. The knight that would take off more rings won. See a very similar item at Odescalchi Museum, in Rome. height 268.5 cm.
dating: 18th Century provenance: Poland, Wide, curved, single-and false-edged blade, slightly enlarged towards the weak, raised-up border and toothed stamps at the base. Iron hilt with cross-shaped quillon and angled loop-guard, engraved with leaves, typical pointed cap with long back, carved with leaves. Thumb ring. Wooden hilt with leather covering. length 90.5 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: England, Wide, curved, single-edged blade, with yelman and cylindrical back, featuring remains of engraved crowns, anchors and a signature at the forte. Brass hilt with remains of gilding, the guard has a crowned anchor and relieved cannelures, a small twisting valve at the rear side. Long cap ending with a lion's head. Ring nut with loop at the rear side. Grip covered with fish skin and metal wire binding. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. Two lugs, the cap is also provided with a hook. length 94 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: France, Round, 11 mm cal. barrel, wooden covering, cal. 11 mm; angled deer horn grip, ring nut marked 'DUMONTHIER B.S:G.D.G.', two other ring nuts in engraved silver with floral motifs. The upper part can be twisted to be opened, loaded and provided with a button trigger. Extractable chape. length 92 cm.
dating: 1861 - 1865 provenance: USA, Rifled, two-stage, 50 cal. barrel (clean bore, visible groove), octagonal with rear sight at the first part, then round with foresight, remains of original bluing. Percussion lock openable with a button placed in the trigger guard before the trigger. The left lock platemarked 'ADDRESS / POULTNEY & TRIMBLE / BALTIMORE U.S.A.' and 'MANUFACTURED BY / AM' N. M'CH'N WKS / SPRINGFIELD MASS'. Saddle ring. The iron parts with rust damaged areas. Serial no. '17xx', two-piece wooden stock, butt with stamps. length 99.5 cm.
dating: late 18th Century provenance: Spain, Octagonal and round, smooth, two-stage barrel, with ring and acanthus leaves at the girdle, slightly bell-mouthed nozzle. At the base, remains of marks between traces of silver agemines. Miquelet lock with engraved elements, working mechanics (the second snap needs checking). Pitting. Full, wooden stock (restorations at the front) with rocaille carvings on the back. Brass mounts, butt-plate with large mask with grotesque face in relief. Brass-tipped wooden ramrod. Iron belt hook. length 37 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Piedmont, Round, smoothbore, 17,6 mm cal. barrel at the nozzle, with clutch for the bayonet, octagonal breech, remains of markings and date '1848'. Tang with fixed rear sight. Forward spring lock with remains of marking '.... IN TURIN'. Full, wooden stock with stamps on the right side of the butt side. Iron mounts and ramrod. Ring nut bayonet (length 53 cm.). Including historical notes collected by the owner. length 150 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Italy, Straight blade of lozenge section with rectangular tang marked with a large letter 'A'. Steel hilt with grooved center of crossguard, short quillons ending in acorns. Oval pommel with grooved rings. Wooden grip covered with wire binding and wire Moors’ heads (probably from a later period). Iron, two-stage scabbard with suspension ring (some damages). length 28 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Naples or Spain, Smooth, two-stage, 13 mm cal. barrels, octagonal at the first part deeply carved with stripes of leaves and snakes' heads, then round after a ring carved at the base, nozzle with moulded muzzle; short tang. Ancient lock with flat lock-plate, carved tang with a mask in high-relief, the two springs carved with figures, decorated hammers and batteries pierced and carved with figures and rosettes among floral motifs, hammers with open crown. Wooden full stocks slightly sculpted on the side after the plates under the barrel. Iron mounts pierced and carved en suite with the stocks. Iron belt hook, carved iron-tipped wooden ramrod. See a very similar lock in 'European Hand Firearms' by Herbert J. Jackson, New York, 1923, fig. 52, described as Spanish, half of the XVII century. Other similar locks and pistols can be found in different museums and collections, national and international, often described also as Brescian and Neapolitan works produced for exports (See different models in the museum Poldi Pezzoli, Armoury II, 1150-1159, pag. 700-702, Marzoli collection in Armi Antiche nr. 279 and 181). length 37 cm.
dating: 18th Century provenance: Naples or Spain, Smooth, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with two marks of A. Pedro Esteva (Stöckel 328/329) among small marks and decorations with remains of silver, then round after a ring and acanthus with moulded muzzle; richly carved tang; slightly carved, engraved and pierced miquelet flintlock, batterie with effigy of a soldier with helmet. Wooden full stock with grooved butt, smooth brass mounts. Missing ramrod. Iron belt hook. length 60.5 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA, Octagonal, rifled, 36 cal. barrel, with foresight, smooth, six-shot cylinder. The upper part of the frame is marked with the factory inscription and patents from 1856, 1859 and 1860. Grip with smooth walnut grips. Large trigger guard provided with trigger and ring loading lever. Some pitting. Working mechanics. length 35,5 cm.
dating: 15th Century provenance: Italy, Iron, almost cylindrical-shaped structure. Two-stage, 30 mm cal. barrels. The first worked with sections shaped as a truncated cone and alterned rings. The small vent on the top is inside a hollowed base (probably with remains of a cover pan). Cylindrical trunnions in the middle. The second order is cylindrical and reinforced with a sequence of eleven thick rings. Finally the nozzle, with big bell-mouthed moulded muzzle. Behind the breech, there is a long pommel shaped as a truncated cone, reinforced by a ring at the border. length 146 cm.
dating: last quarter of the 16th Century provenance: Nuremberg, Smooth, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with Nuremberg stamp and, after ring, round; finely angled, smooth tang; flat plate lock with external, convex wheel, stamped with 'NK' among the effigy of glasses, with safety lock and snap pan cover, few engravings; wooden full stock richly decorated with bone tarsia depicting effigy of hunter on horseback, nobleman, eagle, bear and dog fighting, hounds, wild-boar and hare among hops and bands; flattened, spherical pommel depicting bust of a warrior with helmet; iron trigger and trigger guard; bone-tipped wooden ramrod. length 54 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Naples, Smooth, two-stage, 17 mm cal. barrel, first octagonal then round divided by a ring, the base with a frame with gilding remains, brass foresight, moulded muzzle nozzle; miquelet lock signed 'BISANTI', the base of the nipple with grooves and gilding remains, whole stock in fine wood with brass mounts. Iron ramrod and belt hook. length 33.5 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Syria, Curved, flat, single-edged blade (in damask?); iron cross hilt, handle with wooden grips and engraved brass hilt, angled pommel with ring. Wooden, leather-covered scabbard (small restoration) with brass-foiled mounts decorated with dots, two iron bands with suspension rings. length 90 cm.
dating: First half of the 16th Century provenance: Europe, Flat plate, of elongated shape with remains of frames engraved with racemes. The external wheel at the center engraved with a sun and fixed by a thick ring-nut shaped as a crescent. Tang maybe with remains of a mark shaped as a double comb. Another item, similar in mechanism and manufacture, slightly bigger but in worse conditions, was sold for 1200 euro in our sale (auction fee excluded, auction 111, lot 468). length plate 15,7 cm.
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